Screenshot showing Northern Viking 2026, the codename for a joint U.S., Icelandic and NATO military exercise held in Iceland in August 2026, marking 75 years of U.S.–Iceland defence cooperation.
Remains of a carved stone cross preserved inside the crypt of St. Mary's Church in Lastingham, North Yorkshire (https://lastinghamparishchurch.org.uk/about-us/vicars-of-lastingham/). It dates from the 8th to 10th centuries, and features intricate interlaced knotwork, ring-headed cross motifs, and carvings in Scandinavian style . The crypt itself dates largely to 1078 and is acknowledged as one of the earliest Norman crypts in England.
A reconstruction of an ornate spiral serpent or dragon head from the prow of the 9th-century Oseberg Viking ship. Will be on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo once the museum reopens: https://www.vikingtidsmuseet.no/english/.
A gilded bronze square-headed bow brooch featuring intricate animal ornamentation and stylised human faces with beards. On display in the Arkeologisk museum, Stavanger, Norway.
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The text reads "Rerir", "Blasphemy against death" and "Racher of Solnari" as his title.
Rerir is an antagonists from Genshin Impact and has several components of his character that are drawn from Norse mythology and folklore. His name is of course the same as Rerir from Volsungasaga. He also has Racher as a title which means "Avenger" (i think it's germanic in origin though, but it matches the original Rerir's motives.) Solnari appears to be a combination of the names for the Goddess Sól and Loki's son Nari. Solnari has not appeared in the game so it's unsure if there's more norse inspiration there. In general though, Rerir is aligned with an order that's avenging a fallen civilization so the themes still stand.
Rerir's weapon, a polearm called Barnstokkr, is named after the tree in Volsungasaga that's very central to the plot.
Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age by Eleanor Barraclough. Book sometimes used at Universities, in classes such as Archaeology of Vikings. It seeks to educate about Norse culture based on archaeology. Chapters include: love, travel, belief, bodies, home, play, unfreedom, and endings. United States: Published in the US in January, 2025, by W. W. Norton & Company. Published in the September, 2024, by Profile Books.
The Stackrue sandstone disc with short twig Norse runes. Discovered in the Stackrue broch near Sternness, Orkney in 19th century. On display at Skail House (https://skaillhouse.co.uk/). Made of steatite (soapstone). Estimated to date back to 9th-10th century. The runes on the Stackrue sandstone disc remain mostly undeciphered, though the characters in the first quadrant can be interpreted to mean "god".
Screenshot from the Til Valhalla Project website (https://tilvalhallaproject.com/pages/about-us). The Til Valhalla Project is a US veteran-founded initiative that aims to honors fallen service members by creating and delivering memorial plaques to their families while supporting veteran mental health.
Screengrab of a social media video showing KPop star Jimin from BTS receiving a poster from a fan at a U.S. concert. The poster features Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Erling Braut Haaland and Jimin and reads: "Thor - God of Thunder, Haaland - God of Football, Jimin - our God".
Social media screenshot of the Loony Toons character Elmer Fudd dressed as a Viking hunting Bugs Bunny or “wabbits.” Notably, he is wearing a horned helmet.
A selection of drinks by Rygr Brygghús, a Norwegian brewery. One is a grapefruit IPA named "Utgard" decorated with a viking shield, the other a ginger beer named "Ginger Viking". The brewery's logo features an axe as part of the R and the year 872. The brewery itself was founded in 2017 in Jæren (Rogaland, Norway), but they chose 872 as the year to feature on their logo as it marks the battle of Hafrssfjordr which resulted in the unification of Norway under the rule of King Harald Fairhair.
Lomper by the brand Ola Lompa, from their Viking line. Lomper are a Norwegian potato flatbread which nowadays is typically used for hot dogs, but which traditionally would go with both sweet and savoury fillings. The logo features a Viking ship as the "V" in "Viking" and uses a gothic font. The same font is used for both slogans. The first "Til tradisjonsrik norsk mat" means "For traditional Norwegian food", the second "Dekker hele pølsa" means "It covers the full sausage". This last one references the modern tradition of eating hot dogs in lomper instead of hot dog buns.
Merchandise invoking Saint Thorlak of Iceland (Þorlákur Þórhallsson, 1133-1193). The t-shirt reads "SAINT THORLAK - Iceland, fishermen, autistics, Catholics of Scandinavia - Bishop of Skálholt - ICELAND - Þorláksmessa - 1133 - 23 December 1193 - Þorlákur Þórhallsson" and is decorated with emojis of wine and viking ships. In the centre features prominently the angry head of a bearded man wearing a horned helmet.
Sculpture of Saint Olaf in the St. Olavs Domkirke, Oslo. Saint Olav is here depicted holding an axe and standing triumphant over his past non-Christian Viking self.
Handcrafted leather notebook with Ulfberht sword. Ulfberht swords are dated between the 9th and 11th century and named after the engraving on the blade, which is likely the name of the maker of these swords. Ulfberht is a Frankish name, suggesting Frankish production for these swords. The notebook is sold at a Viking-themed festival in Norway.
Large replica of the mythical Norse horn Gjallarhorn at the Minnesota Vikings’ stadium, used during games and fan celebrations as part of the team’s modern Viking-themed identity.
Minnesota Vikings fans with replica shields, horned helmets and axes, adopting the imagery of Viking warriors. The display connects modern sports fandom with Viking identity, as supporters symbolically present themselves as “Vikings.”
The selected image shows the illuminated circular sign for Sköll & Hati, a Norse mythology-themed basement bar located at 3A Merchant Street in Edinburgh's Old Town.
Scandia Family Fun Centers amusement token using Viking imagery as part of its Scandinavian-themed branding. The obverse depicts a Viking head facing left with “Scandia”, “Since 1976” and “Fun for Everyone”; the reverse shows a standing Viking holding a spear, surrounded by the names Victorville, Las Vegas, Ontario and Sacramento, together with “Thank You” and “Have Fun”. The initials RWM refer to Roger Williams Mint.
Comic by Niels Vergouwen (Could Be Worse Comic) satirising the modern stereotypical image of Vikings. Historically inspired warriors are judged 'not Viking enough' and transformed into exaggerated fantasy Vikings with horned helmets, fur, huge axes and rugged clothing. The meme was shared on Reddit.
Glass mosaic bead and finely carved bone comb, both dating to around AD 400 and excavated as grave goods from the Early Iron Age burial mounds at Veien. The polychrome glass mosaic bead was an imported luxury item, showcasing long-distance trade connections during the Early Iron Age. The bone comb features geometric engravings and was recovered as a grave good from the burial field. Both artefacts form part of the permanent De dødes ting (“Things of the Dead”) exhibition at Veien Kulturminnepark in Hønefoss, Norway.
Modern wooden decorative figures depicting stylised Viking warriors with round shields, spears and stereotypical horned helmets. The minimalist design uses Viking imagery as a contemporary decorative product.
A Viking longship sculpture located on Essex Quay, near the Temple Bar riverfront and adjacent to Wood Quay. Designed by Betty Newman Maguire. It was inspired by the discovery of an actual Viking longship during 1970s archaeological excavations at nearby Wood Quay.
Modern replica of a queen from the Lewis Chessmen, depicted seated with one hand resting against her cheek. The original Lewis Chessmen, dating to the late 12th or early 13th century, were probably made in Norway and were discovered on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland.
Season 4, Episode 5 of Ted Lasso.
Ted is alone backstage in a theater and of all the props and costumes he could pick up, he picks this one. It’s immediate recognition.
Futhark runes with latin transliteration, spread accross the walls of a lower level of Nynorskens hus, the civic centre and a hub for Norwegian folk culture.
This metal sculpture is named "Brutus" and stands outside the Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center in Wisconsin. Artist: Wally Keller, a scrap metal artistMaterial: Recycled metal parts like gears and chains. Setting: Placed along the famous "Trollway", which features many unique carvings and mythical creatures.
Site of a Viking Canal (Kanhave Kanal) on Samsø Island, Denmark, with a metal Viking ship replica on the site. The canal was constructed in 726 and bisects the island. It is 500 metres long.
A weekend of Viking reenactment featuring full contact combat, traders, craftsfolk, catering, children's acitivities, and traditional Welsh music. Sirhowy Hill Woodlands. Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May 2026.
